knowingly

🇺🇸 /ˈnəʊɪŋli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈnəʊɪŋli/
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adverb
R

doing something while aware of the truth or consequences

She knowingly gave false information to the police.

她明知故犯地向警方提供了虚假信息。

R

in a way that shows you understand something secret

He knowingly smiled when she mentioned the surprise.

当她提到那个惊喜时,他会意地笑了。

translation

adv. 明知地, 心照不宣地